Effect of an optimized X-ray blanket design on operator radiation dose in cardiac catheterization based on real-world angiography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing concern and focus in the interventional cardiology community on potential long term health issues related to radiation exposure and heavy wearable protection. Optimized shielding measures may reduce operator dose to levels where lighter radioprotective garments can safely be used, or even omitted. X-ray blankets (XRB) are commercially available but suffer from small size and lack of stability. A larger XRB may reduce operator dose but could hamper vascular access and visualization. The aim of this study is to assess shielding effect of an optimized XRB during cardiac catheterization and estimate the potential reduction in annual operator dose based on DICOM Radiation Dose Structured Report (RDSR) data reflecting everyday clinical practice.

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SUBMITTER: Davidsen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9648827 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature